Pilot Survives Crash near Leongatha Victoria
 

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A HELICOPTER has crashed into powerlines with the pilot making a lucky escape near Leongatha.
The accident happened just after 5pm at Mottons Rd in Trida, in Victoria's southeast.

Local residents called police informing them of “a loud bang” and loss of power.

A police spokesman said the chopper appeared to be spraying crops when it clipped powerlines, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.

He said the helicopter suffered extensive damage but the pilot, who was the only person in the helicopter, remained uninjured.

Wirestrike involving Enstrom 480B, VH-VDC, 19 km north of Leongatha Aerodrome, Vic on 17 February 2013

Investigation: AO-2013-031 - Wirestrike involving Enstrom 480B, VH-VDC, 19 km north of Leongatha Aerodrome, Vic on 17 February 2013

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That's a shame.

Tough helicopters. How badly damaged was it? Report says 'pilot made precautionary landing', but damaged described as 'substantial'.